Introducing
our CN affiliate in South Africa, the Collegiate Fellowship
of Chivalry, founded by Terence Plage, KCN.

Want
to know where Chivalry-Now derives its fundamental
principles?

In The Deeper
Quest, certain concepts are brought to light that were fundamental
to the moral development of Western civilization.

Here is a
quick review of some of those concepts:

Nature's
Law is the application of reason to conscience. This is recognized
as the basis for our judicial system, and the attainment of personal
autonomy. While conscience tells us what is right and wrong, reason
provides a knowledgeable response. One without the other does not
work well.

Telos
is that instinct, or "inner aim," that pushes us
to develop ourselves for the greater good. Ever get that feeling
of discontent that your life isn't what it should be? That's Telos.

Areté
is the proficiency of applying reason to virtue in order to attain
moral autonomy and competency. This is considered the highest good
for human beings to attain in their lives. The development of real
virtue is the purpose of freedom.

Anagnorisis
is the moment when truth confronts one's ego and shatters previous
illusions and prejudices - a turning point when a new person of
conscience is born.

Kairos
(capital "K") refers to points in history when disparate
factors converge to produce dramatic leaps in human consciousness
(the Axial Age and Age of Enlightenment being the
most famous). It is our hope that a new Kairos event is coming.
One of the purposes of Chivalry-Now is to contribute to such
an event by preserving ideals of value. When spelled with a small
"k," it refers to the ever changing moment in time.

Ordo Mundi
means Order of the World, a relationship with nature
which includes respect and understanding.

Mission:

"We
come from the shadows as advocates of light  to replace what
was lost, fix what was broken, and renew a pervasive conscience
long considered dead."